Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Livonia, Michigan

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Livonia, Michigan area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Dorothy Alice Bernier

Dorothy Alice Bernier

Sep 23, 2018

Dorothy Bernier, passed away on September 23, 2018. Beloved wife of Joseph Norman Bernier, for 60 years. Loving mother of Nelson Bernier, Rochelle Bernier, and Victor Bernier. Dear grandmother of Cheyenne (John) Lutchko, Shelley (David) Szuran, Joey Bernier and Kayla Bernier. Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Scott Bernier. She spent her life sewing, which was her occupation...

Brown Harris

Brown Harris

Sep 18, 2018

BROWN HARRIS Born May 16, 1928 in Dyersburg, Tennesse, Brown Harris of Garden City, Michigan – the same address where he and his beloved wife of 70 years, Delorise, lived for six decades, and by whom he was preceded in death just five months earlier – was gently escorted from this life to a lovelier and eternal address by his...

Lawrence J. Woodhouse

Lawrence J. Woodhouse

Sep 15, 2018

Lawrence J. Woodhouse, age 52, September 15, 2018. Beloved husband of Julie. Loving father of Ryan and Haley. Dear son of Lawrence and Sandra. Brother of Denise Harkness and Tina (Terry) Poster. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 1pm until 9pm at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City....

Patricia Helen Riley

Patricia Helen Riley

Sep 14, 2018

Riley, Patricia Helen of Farmington Hills. Age 92, May 22, 1926 Loving daughter of the late David and Helen Riley. Dear sister to the late David J. Riley and the late Nancy Wagatha. Beloved Aunt to Kevin (Barbara), Colleen Riley (Mark) Circle , Mary (John) Bleecker and Leo (Jane) Wagatha. She's also survived by 10 grand nieces and nephews as...

Jon D. Kirchoff

Jon D. Kirchoff

Sep 11, 2018

Jon D. Kirchoff of Hazel Park, age 66, died peacefully September 11, 2018 surrounded by his family. Loving father of Lauren (Michael) Couch, Bryan, Stacie Dailidonis, Kyle (Danielle) Kirchoff, Eric (Amanda) Kirchoff, Brittanie (Miles) Held-Petrak, Julia & Teagan and the late Johnny. Also survived by 18 grandchildren. Visitation is to be held at the R.G & G.R Harris Funeral Home,...

Inez Cora Phillips

Inez Cora Phillips

Sep 4, 2018

Inez Cora Phillips was born to Harvey and Bethenia Winnix on January 27, 1922 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Inez was a loving wife, sister, mother and friend. She expired on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 96. On June 30, 1945 she married Clyde Phillips who preceded her in death in 2002. They celebrated 57 years of marriage...

Shelly Mansfield

Shelly Mansfield

Sep 4, 2018

Shelly Mansfield Age 71, September 4, 2018 Beloved mother of Laura, Kari & Brian Mansfield. Dear sister of Janis Larsen and Carl Larsen. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Micky Larsen and sister, Kathleen. Visitation will be held at the R.G & G.R Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia, on Thursday, September 6, from 2 PM to...

Oren William Walther, Jr.

Oren William Walther, Jr.

Sep 3, 2018

Oren Walther, Jr of Livonia, Age 74 Oren William Walther, Jr was born on July 22, 1944 to Oren Sr and Helen. Along with his younger brother, Richard, he was raised in a manner that taught him to be a man who lived with deep faithfulness to God and to his family. As a boy, Oren’s family would travel in...

Lucy Pearl Gregory

Lucy Pearl Gregory

Aug 31, 2018

Lucy Pearl Gregory of Westland, Age 74, went home to be with the Lord August 31, 2018 Beloved wife of Daugh for 55 years. Loving mother of Victor and Jimmy. Dear "Granny" of Alisha, Jessie and Madison. Dear sister of the late Bobby, Johnny, Charles, Riley and Amos Parker and sister Mary Elizabeth Gross. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R,...

Virginia "Ginny" Russell

Virginia "Ginny" Russell

Aug 30, 2018

Virginia "Ginny" Russell of Livonia, age 89, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Russell. Loving mother of Doug (Diane) and David (Sherry) Russell. Dear grandmother of 9. Visitation will be held at the R.G & G.R Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 2...

Virginia Mary Bales

Virginia Mary Bales

Aug 23, 2018

Viginia Mary Bales, Age 74, August 23, 2018. Beloved wife of Jack. Dear sister of Edward Pankowski and the Late Alfred Pankowski. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. She will be inurned at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Her Family suggest donations to VFW Post 3941, Livonia, MI. Please share a memory on Virginia's tribute wall.

Hilary L. Gross

Hilary L. Gross

Aug 20, 2018

Hilary L. Gross, of Livonia, age 87. Died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 20, 2018. Beloved husband of Beverly (Hubble) Gross for 63 years. Loving father of Robert (Mickie) Gross, Deb (Dick) LoPresti, Pat (Andy) Reinhardt and Mary (Gordon) Thompson. Dear grandfather of Anna, Melissa and Hope LoPresti, Jayce Reinhardt, Megan Fought and Peter Gross. Step-grandfather of Matthew,...

Helen Louise Hodge

Helen Louise Hodge

Aug 16, 2018

Helen Louise Hodge of Howell. Age 72, died peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Beloved wife of Kevin M. Hodge. Loving mother of Kevin J. (Lesley) Hodge and Kimberly Hall-Thibeault. Dear grandmother of Kory and Aaron, Kayla and Nolan. Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday, August 24, 2108 from...

Elvia S. Eason

Elvia S. Eason

Aug 16, 2018

Elvia S. Eason of Clinton Township. Age 91, August 16, 2018. Loving mother of Lawrence (Patricia) Eason, David (Catherine) Eason & James (Debra) Eason. Dear grandmother of Christine, Jessica, Jamie, Chris & Carey. Cherished by several great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the R.G & G.R Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia on Monday, August 20, from 9...

Patricia Ann Riley

Patricia Ann Riley

Aug 15, 2018

Riley, Patricia Ann of Farmington Age 89, August 15, 2018. Loving wife of the late David John Riley. Dear mother of Kevin (Barbara) Riley, Colleen (Mark) Circle and the late Michael Riley. Beloved grandmother of Victoria and Alexandra Riley, Christopher Riley, Gabriella Riley & Elizabeth (Aaron) Riley Smith. Patricia retired in 1980 as a secretary from the Detroit Board of...

Brian Michael Pitcavage

Brian Michael Pitcavage

Aug 10, 2018

Brian M. “DC” Pitcavage, age 31, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 10, 2018 at home. He attended Franklin High School in Livonia and was a current enrollee of Colorado Tech, pursuing his degree in Business Administration. He worked as a Store Manager at Boost Mobile. Brian, or “DC” as he was known by his friends, was an animal lover, a...

Theresa Emilia Milhizer

Theresa Emilia Milhizer

Aug 9, 2018

Theresa Emilia (Cicchini) Milhizer passed away in Ave Maria, Florida on August 9, 2018. She was 87 years old. She had moved to Florida to live with her son and family in June 2018. Theresa was born on September 29, 1930 to Italian immigrants, James and Michelina Cicchini in Detroit. She went to Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Grade School...

Patricia Elaine Peterson

Patricia Elaine Peterson

Aug 7, 2018

Peterson, Patricia E., of Livonia, age 78, passed on August 7, 2018. Beloved wife of Al Peterson for 54 years. Loving mother of Darryl (Janey) Peterson and Stefanie Douglas. Dear grandmother of Alexandra, Charlotte, Rachel, Jack, Tanner, Gavin and Piper. A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 30650 Six Mile Rd., Livonia, Friday, August 17, 2018...

Lorna L. Dunstan

Lorna L. Dunstan

Aug 6, 2018

Lorna L. Dunstan of Milford Age 84, August 6, 2018. Loving mother of Linda (Mel) Shebester, Eric Dunstan & Mark Dunstan. Adored grandmother of Lauren & Shawn. Cherished great grandmother of Karley and the late Kaylynn. Funeral visitation will be held at the R.G & G.R Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia, on Thursday, August 9, from 10 AM...

Lois I. Sloan

Lois I. Sloan

Aug 5, 2018

Lois I. Sloan Age 96, went home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018. Born October 17, 1921, in Bowling Green, Ohio to the Late Emery & May Neal. Beloved wife of the late John Sloan. Loving mother of Lois Marie Sloan, Jack (Terrie) Sloan and Bernard "Doc" (Sharon) Sloan. Dear grandmother of John, Lauree and Stacy, Kevin,...

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